Likes of US, The synopsis
Action of musical transports audience to Gin Palace – a place amongst most famous pubs in London. Local girl, who can perfectly copes the men in audience, sings a sassy song. In parallel to event, beholders get acquainted with a fellow named Barnardo. He is educated & intellectually developed person. Our protagonist is from the so-called cockneys – the lower strata of London’s population. Once Barnardo was flinged off Gin Palace for an attempt to raise funds for good.
Wandering through the evening streets of London, Barnardo meets two young children. It turns out that the fellows live on rooftops without having any food, means for warming & so on. At this point, the main character realizes what a struggle for survival is. Barnardo imbued with a strong empathy toward younglings. He decides that the mission plans in China not as important as the same in home country. But the idea only is not enough. The main character will have to face not just human callousness & indifference. This is a situation where we are talking about the fate of young children.
Encouraged, Barnardo goes for help to Lord Shaftesbury. The protagonist is aware that to enlist the support of influential Englishmen would be incredibly difficult task. But suddenly Mr. Shaftesbury organizes a party at his house, & tells to high-ranking guests the remarkable story of Barnardo. Last receives necessary funds, which should be enough for the opening of the first children's home.
It would seem that things are starting to develop & soon hundreds of children from the streets will find a home. But many people are against to the idea of the mission of the protagonist, the fact that he gives to charity all the money he has got. Protagonist gets into many unpleasant financial situations, including the case where he is accused in fraud. In this case, any other would have given up long ago, but not our hero. With the support of his future wife Syrie, he overcomes all the difficulties. Finally comes the long awaited reward – Edinburgh Castle is exhibited on the auction. For a relatively small amount, it can become home to many homeless children. Barnardo is close to his dream as never before. Whether the protagonist will be able to implement fully his dreams? Fair ending of the story explains.
Last Update:April, 21st 2016
Likes of US, The Lyrics
- Act 1
- Overture
- Twice in Love Every Day
- I'm a Very Busy Man
- Love is Here
- Strange and Lovely Song
- The Likes of Us Lyrics
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How Am I to Know Lyrics
- This is My Time Lyrics
- We'll Get Him
- Lion-Hearted Land Lyrics
- We'll Get Him (Reprise) Lyrics
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Love is Here (Reprise) Lyrics
- A Man on His Own Lyrics
- Act 2
- Entr'acte Lyrics
- You Can Never Make it Alone Lyrics
- Hold A March Lyrics
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Will This Last Forever Lyrics
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You Won't Care About Him Anymore Lyrics
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Going Going Gone Lyrics
- Man of the World Lyrics
- Have another Cup of Tea Lyrics
- A Strange and Lovely Song reprise Lyrics
- The Likes of Us reprise Lyrics